Tchaikovsky Piano Sonata in C# minor, Op.80

[phil13]

Anybody? Thal, do you even have this? I've heard almost NOTHING about it, except that, although the first 3 mvts. are great, it's never played because the last mvt. is completely empty musically.

So, does anyone have it?

Phil

[ahinton]

It's by far the worst piece by a composer who otherwise revealed himself as a great master in almost everything else that he did - not least in his piano cycle The Seasons...

Best,

Alistair

[phil13]

Is it really that bad? The whole thing or just the final mvt.?

Phil

[thalbergmad]

I cant post it whilst you is all talking about it.

Thal

[thalbergmad]

here it is

[ahinton]

Sorry - didn't see the whole topic title before I replied as above; my response was about the G major sonata...

Best,

Alistair

[phil13]

Sorry - didn't see the whole topic title before I replied as above; my response was about the G major sonata...

Best,

Alistair

I imagine some Tchaikovsky fans are going to be livid about that comment.

Are you familiar with the C# minor Sonata, Alistair?

Phil

[mikey6]

Sorry - didn't see the whole topic title before I replied as above; my response was about the G major sonata...

Best,

Alistair

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My knowledge on why pieces 'don't work' is slim - care to elaborate a bit seeing as tough I listened to it the other day.